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Fragment of Cast Glass

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date1st century CE
DimensionsL: 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm); W: 3/4 in. (2.0 cm)
MediumMold-pressed monochrome glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1595
Not on View
DescriptionMolded-leaf plaque Opaque cobalt blue Leaf of acanthus; fragment cut around forming leaf- shape.
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